Ex:Twist heels right, center, left, center Heels are moved either right or left and then usually back toĬenter.Toes stay in place. WeavesĬan be several counts long and can start either with a side step, a cross in front or a cross behind.Įx: Step R to side, cross L in front, step R to side, cross L behind, step R to side.etc. TOE-HEEL strut: touch the toe first and drop the heel second.Ī sideways move in which one foot will cross alternately in front and behind the other foot. HEEL-TOE strut: touch the heel first and drop the toe second STOMP DOWN weight is taken by the foot you stomped. STOMP-UP weight remains on the other foot. If you put your RIGHT toe forward, you will If you put your LEFT toe forward you will turn RIGHT. Weight will end on the stationary foot which is forward after the pivot. Pivoting on the ball of the other foot, you Touch one toe forward on the first count. Jazz squares can be done to either side, left or right.Ģ count move.
BrushesĪre done with the ball of the foot and can be done across, forward, backward.Ĥ count move. Foot swings forward with just the heel touching the ground. One foot touches the ground usually next to the other foot. It can move forward, backward, or to either side. SHUFFLE (Called TRIPLE STEP when in place))ģ steps to 2 counts of music. The bottom part of leg hangs straight down from the knee and top part of leg is parallel to the ground. Knee is raised straight up so leg forms an upside down L shape. Legs will look like a “4” or a backwards 4 depending on whether it is a right or left hook. Move your arms while you step in a way that feels natural.Foot of one leg is raised and crossed over the other leg just below the knee. Continue by moving your feet back and forth to the beat to the music. Keep your knees loose, and slightly bent while you find your rhythm. Every time you hear the beat, step one foot to the other, shifting most of your weight onto one foot. After you're comfortable moving your upper body, add a basic step-touch with your feet. Next, practice swaying your upper body, and moving your arms slightly to the beat. Once you find the beat, try the head nod by simply nodding your head to it. Listen for these repetitions to find the beat.
Most dance music is written with 4 beats per measure, with drum and bass elements repeating every 4 beats. The beat is usually carried by the drums and the bass. To dance, first listen for the beat of the music. Make a fist and then make a pumping motion overhead in a celebratory fashion. Shift your weight to the foot opposite your "lasso hand" and thrust your hips in that direction. Grab an imaginary lasso and swing it above your head as though you're about to rope a cow. Once you get it going, you can take a few steps while you mow the lawn. Bend forward and grasp the starter of an imaginary lawn mower with one hand, then pull your hand back as though you're pulling on the starter. Don't overuse this move to the point that it becomes comical. Make a loose fist and shake your arm and hand as though you are shaking a pair of dice for a roll. Whatever you do, don't get stuck on just one move keep switching it up! You can also try one of these moves: You can put your arms in the air or bend them at the elbows and hold them at your sides, like when you’re running. Keep your hands open or in very loose fists. If you're uncomfortable, the tendency is to keep your arms close or to let them hang limp.